Schleicher ASK 18

ASK 18
ASK18 at Camphill, Derbyshire 2011
General information
TypeClub class sailplane
National originGermany
ManufacturerSchleicher
Designer
Number built56
History
First flightOctober 1974
Developed fromSchleicher K 8

The Schleicher ASK 18 is a single-seat sailplane that was built by the German manufacturer Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. It was designed to be a sturdy aircraft for inexperienced solo pilots and so uses a simple and rugged construction and has docile handling characteristics.

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